Laura Anaya
Peoria ,AZ
Summary
Passionate Integrated Health Nurse Coach promoting a calm environment for both staff and patients. A resilient personality coupled with a high level of training that improves overall patient care. Patient focused Registered Nurse with over 25+ years experience. Expert in Behavioral Health, Women's Healthcare, Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult End of Life care. Successful working autonomously and as part of a team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in Behavioral Health, Women's Healthcare, Pediatrics, Adult, and Adult End of Life populations.
- Behavioral Health Charge Nurse of Adolescent unit
- Hospice Care Nurse experience
- Elementary School nurse 4+ years experience
- Birthing-Center Labor and Delivery, Couplet Care Nurse 3+ years experience
- Hospital based floor nurse for 7+ years focused on Women's Healthcare, Labor and Delivery, Obstetric Surgical Care, NICU, and Pediatrics.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Quail run behavioral health
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Organized and led support groups in subjects related to emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Provided patient education.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems.
- Worked directly with management, House Supervisors, and Adolescent Unit Manager to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate staffing issues, patient safety issues, and In-term adolescent programming .
- Explained ways to holistically alleviate depression and anxiety, which included meditation and yoga.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
REFRESHER CLINICAL, CARDIAC REHAB NEUROLOGY MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Abrazo West Campus
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Floor Nursing on Cardiac Rehab, Neurology and Med/Surg, Floor
- Provided effective patient assessment, pain management, medication administration and IV infusion therapy
- Provided patient and family education, Purposeful and effective patient, family and healthcare team communication
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Hospice of Arizona
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for hospice care, case management and medication and pain management
- Explained coping methods to family and patients that could be useful to relieve depression, and anxiety, including meditation, self-care and pleasant activity planning
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with Dementia and Alzheimer'
- Offered a active listening ear to both patients and their loved ones to ensure that their emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met
- Developed and implemented an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and the proper methods for dressing changes
SCHOOL NURSE
Glendale Elementary School District #40
07.2002 - 01.2006
- Pediatric health and wellness maintenance for 900 students
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment for Pediatric patients with multiple chronic and acute diagnoses including Learning disabilities, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Serious Emotional Disorders, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Asthma
- Provided behavioral/emotional support, evaluation and intervention for those with ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Opposition Defiant Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, and Serious Emotional Disorders
- Development, management and Instruction in human growth and development for 9-12-year-old girls and boys
- Physical wellness assessments and referrals
- Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in Elementary school with 900 students. Ensured external follow-up where required
RN LABOR AND OBSTETRICS BIRTHING CENTER NURSE
Birthing Center
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Provided primary Labor and Delivery Care,Neonatal Care, assessment and evaluation
- Provided behavioral/emotional assessment support and supervision for those with Postpartum Depression and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Holistic pain management techniques including massage, homeopathy, acupressure, aroma therapy, TENS unit, aqua therapy, sound therapy, physiotherapy and herbal saves
- Provided Phone Triage of Women's Healthcare issues.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Provided Lactation support and education
- Interacted with all necessary partners throughout the establishment including physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and medical assistants
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Delivered in-home care and education to mothers and infants
HOSPITAL BASED REGISTERED NURSE, LABOR, DELIVER, PEDIATRICS,
Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Floor Nursing ranging from Pediatric Care, Labor, Delivery, Nursery, Lactation Education, Surgical Assistant, Post-op Recovery, and Couplet Care
- Provided behavioral/emotional assessment, evaluation and support for Mothers with Postpartum Depression, Substance Abuse and Mental illness
- Provided education to patients on breastfeeding, neonatal safety, medication management
- Circulated and Assisted in Obstetric surgeries
- Provided Post-Op Recovery in PACU of Obstetric surgeries
Student Nurse Assistant
Glendale Adventist Hospital
08.1991 - 03.1992
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information for pulmonary oncology patients.
Education
Certificate - Health Education Specialist
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Az06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE
ANGWIN, CASkills
- Active listening
- Integrative Nurse Coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- MS Office Mac and Pc proficient
- Family Connections skills
- Anxiety Disorder aptitude
- Personality Disorder treatment aptitude
- Mood Disorder aptitude
- Alzheimer/Dementia aptitude
- Learning Disability aptitude
- Goal establishment and monitoring
- Individual and group coaching
- Patient and family advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Appreciative inquiry
- Nonviolent communication
Accomplishments
- Martial arts training in Jujitsu 2nd Brown belt level
- NAUI certified Scuba Diver
License, Certificate, Specialist Training
- Registered Nurse in the State of Az, License number RN112592 Active Good Standing Multi-State Privileges
- School Nurse SN0528 from 2002 Active
- Certified Health Education Specialist 39486 4/2024
- Integrative Nurse Coach Practicum Training Certificate 1/21/2022
- Integrative Nurse Coach Foundations Training course 9/21/2021
- Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist #946683 Exp. 7/17/2024
- Schwartz center Compassion in Action Active listening 2018
- Methylation & Nutrigenomics training course 1 & 2 completion SHEI, 2016
- RN Refresher course 2016-2017
- Effective listening training 1988
- Registered Nurse in the State of CA, License number 478025 form 1992-2000 inactive
- AHA Standard First Aid, CPR, AED 3/1988-2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS Professional Provider) Certification
- Advanced Lifesaving and water safety obtained in 1989
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 1993-inactive
- Neonatal Resuscitation held 1993-inactive
- Lactation Specialist 1998 -inactive
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring 1993-2002 inactive
Certification
- Health Education Specialist 39486 - 4/2024
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Quail run behavioral health
07.2018 - 10.2020
REFRESHER CLINICAL, CARDIAC REHAB NEUROLOGY MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Abrazo West Campus
04.2017 - 06.2017
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Hospice of Arizona
01.2006 - 01.2008
SCHOOL NURSE
Glendale Elementary School District #40
07.2002 - 01.2006
RN LABOR AND OBSTETRICS BIRTHING CENTER NURSE
Birthing Center
01.1998 - 01.2002
HOSPITAL BASED REGISTERED NURSE, LABOR, DELIVER, PEDIATRICS,
Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1999
Student Nurse Assistant
Glendale Adventist Hospital
08.1991 - 03.1992
Certificate - Health Education Specialist
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE